Multimedia Journalist & Communications Specialist in #SouthSudan /Entrepreneur/ Youth Influencer. 

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Digital-savvy Communications and specialist with experience in planning, developing, and
implementing strategic communications, branding, public Read moreinformation, and media-related programs and
plans to drive organizational and program visibility and support advocacy efforts.

Creative Manager who develops and executes multi-media campaigns that deliver key messaging, and
produces newsletters, blogs, articles, media stories, and publications.

Expertly liaises with multiple stakeholders and manages project logistics with competing deadlines. Fluent
in English, Kiswahili, and Arabic, and proficient in MS Office Suite.

Core Competencies:

Communication & Branding Strategy – Information Management – Public Relations – Media Relations.  
Capacity Building/ Training – Knowledge Management – Communication Products Development – Social
Media Management – Events Management – Stakeholder Engagement – Advocacy – Staff Management –
Reporting

Manyang David Mayar is a seasoned journalist based in Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan, with a career spanning since 2007. His reporting, which currently contributes to the Voice of America, covers a broad spectrum of topics, including political, economic, and social affairs of the country. Read moreMayar has established himself as a dedicated journalist with a particular focus on social issues, especially those affecting the education sector in South Sudan.

His work is notably recognized for addressing the challenges young women face in accessing education, such as the trend of school dropouts due to relationships with older men. Through his radio programmes and other media outlets, Mayar has been instrumental in bringing to light the detrimental impact these early relationships can have on the academic and personal development of young women. He is committed to exploring and advocating for solutions that encourage educational completion and empower the youth, particularly girls, in his region.

Mayar's journalism not only informs but also engages the community in dialogue about the importance of education and the social barriers that need to be overcome. His efforts reflect a deep commitment to fostering a better understanding of the complex dynamics within South Sudan and the potential pathways to progress, particularly in empowering the next generation through education.

Viola Elias is a journalist based in Juba, South Sudan. I have been working for bothnationa and international media houses as a broadcast journalist for more four years.
I  have an experience in producing audio package, fixer, feature story writing, writing for print ,huaman interest story and Read morecurrent news affairs. I also do an investigative reportibg especially in cases of gender based violence such as rape.

Dimo Silva Aurelio, is a South Sudanese freelance journalist, who has written extensively on South Sudan's conflict and human rights issues in the Country, he visited refugees in camps in Uganda who gave their accounts of the conflict.

Before the conflict broke out in South Sudan in 2013, he Read moreworked as a reporter and editor with the Catholic Radio Network’s Voice of Hope, a community-based radio station in Wau and Torit mentoring junior reporters and helping them built their profession. 

 Since April 2015, he regularly contributes to Voice of America’s South Sudan in Focus program and currently writes for The Globe and the Defense posts. Dimo graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from the University of Bahr El-Ghazal in 2015. Before he realized his passion for journalism, he had wanted to become a Catholic priest and had studied in a Seminary School.

Dimo Silva has interviewed prominent South Sudanese leaders and religious leaders on South Sudan's conflict including the emeritus Bishop Paride Taban of the Catholic Diocese of Torit, Metropolitan Bishop John Baptist Odama of Gulu in Northern Uganda and Daniel Bul of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan. 

Dimo Silva looks forward to making outstanding steps that could help shape democracy in South Sudan by informing the citizens and stimulating their thinking to make a free and informed decision on issues affecting the Country socially, economically and politically.

Deng Ghai Deng is a prominent journalist who has made significant contributions to the field of journalism, particularly in his role as a VOA (Voice of America) journalist. Deng's career as a journalist began at VOA, an international multimedia broadcasting service funded by the U.S. government. Read moreDeng has covered a wide range of topics, including politics, human rights, social issues, and cultural events. His reporting has focused primarily on Africa, with a particular emphasis on Sudan and South Sudan.

Waakhe Simon Wudu is a an award winning South Sudanese freelance journalist based currently in Juba, South Sudan and sometimes Nairobi, Kenya. On several occasions he moves out of the capital, Juba to other States across the Country for journalism work. 

With over ten years of experiences in Read morejournalism reporting in South Sudan and across the eastern African region, he specializes on print and radio journalism. He reports on several beats mainly on politics, conflicts, economy, environment and climate change topics. 

He is an alumni of the International Visitors Leadership Program or IVLP cohort of April/May 2023 with focus on  Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists: 21 Century Approaches to Print and Radio Journalism.

Bebe Joel is a journalist based in Juba, South Sudan.

Emmanuel Obeid is a seasoned journalist based in Juba, South Sudan, with a strong commitment to advocacy and disability rights. His multifaceted career encompasses freelancing, creating video documentaries, producing radio packages, and reporting breaking news. Obeid's reporting is not confined to Read moreJuba; he is willing and able to cover stories from various parts of the country, ensuring that important narratives reach a broader audience.

Obeid's articles and documentaries frequently spotlight the challenges faced by the deaf and disabled communities in South Sudan and across Africa. He delves into critical issues such as the barriers to education, healthcare, and public services that these communities encounter. Through his work, Obeid brings to the fore the efforts of individuals and organizations striving to foster inclusivity and equality, often referencing key international frameworks like the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

In his journalism, Obeid underscores the urgent need for government action to enhance living conditions and safeguard the rights of people with disabilities. His dedication to this cause is evident in his persistent coverage and the depth of his reporting, which aims to influence policy and societal change. Through his professional endeavors, Emmanuel Obeid continues to be a vital voice in the media landscape, championing the stories that drive progress toward a more inclusive society.

Sunday William Mabior is a journalist based in Rumbek, South Sudan. Former news editor at Radio Good News 89fm of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek,and a producer for the station. I conduct interviews and write news.

Alumai Ambrose is a journalist based in Kajo-Keji, South Sudan.
i am a trained journalist by BBC Media in action with nearly 12years experience. i eloquently speak English, Arabic, Madi and basics of Bari.

Local and international media training:
-Catholic radio network-Torit-eastern equatoria Read morestate.
-Uganda broadcasting co-corporation(UBC)-Kampala; and
-Uganda radio network (URN)-Kampala.

Media Experiences:
-Reporter, news anchor and radio presenter for radio Emmanuel 89fm Torit, diocese of Torit, eastern equatoria state.
-Acting News Editor for 106.1fm, voice of the Nile-west Nile-Uganda.
-News editor 89.6 hope FM, kajokeji-central equatoria state.
-Media Trainer for internal staffs/program presenters.
-Produced and presented several radio documentaries on 2016 south  Sudan tribal war, weekly news journal, good morning eastern equatoria state program and outcome from the south sudan parliament on the progress of the revitalized peace agreement.
Training on the KUKU customary laws by IOM.
I am a diploma holder in public health.